Publisher's Synopsis
Sartre - A Beginner's Guide introduces you to the life and work of this leading novelist, central philosopher and major dramatist. Sartre remains a symbol of the committed writer and thinker, and his existentialism continues to challenge us. No need to wrestle with difficult concepts as key themes and ideas are presented in a clear jargon-free way.
George Myerson's fascinating introduction:
? brings the different phases of Sartre's thought and art to life
? explains the key ideas of Sartre's existentialism using examples from his work
? summarises essential information about characters, plots and arguments in the major works
? puts Sartre in philosophical and historical context.
